US 90 over Sour Branch
FairGonzales County, Texas · 1.85 MI W of FM 794 · Structure no. 130900002905015
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 643
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90 over Sour Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Sour Branch in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 93 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 643 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 90 over Sour Branch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is US 90 over Sour Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does US 90 over Sour Branch carry?
About 643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 90 over Sour Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 90 over Sour Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.